…to Fight Climate Change Global studies show that water scarcity and water stress are increasing, and as much as 15% to 35% of human withdrawals of water for agriculture are…
Spring Fruit Blossoms
…on tree fruit stage of development Damage from freezes depends on the development stage of the fruit crop. These tables allow you to quickly asses the risk for your tree…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for April 13
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Agri View: Drone On
…drones will drastically transform U.S. agriculture, in one chart Robots are beginning to transform farming in the U.S., from autonomous mowing and plowing to so-called precision agriculture, a data-based approach…
Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship Award
…sponsored by the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau and Agri-Culture. For more information about the Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship, please contact Agri-Culture at 722-6622 or see the website at www.agri-culture.us…
California Grape Acreage Report
…Department of Food and Agriculture partners with the Pacific Regional Office of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) to conduct an annual acreage survey of California grape growers. The…
Bureau Seeks Applicants for Youth Leadership Program
…have a connection to agriculture or to Farm Bureau, but should demonstrate an interest in developing leadership qualities. Participants commit to an eight-month program centered around leadership development, agriculture awareness…
USDA Expands Safety-Net for Dairy Operations
…protection that covers 90 percent of milk production at a $4 margin coverage level. For additional premiums, operations can protect 25 to 90 percent of production history with margin coverage…
Farm City Newsday Podcast for April12
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill. To listen or subscribe [display_podcast] Subscribe in a reader…
Agri View: Driverless Tractors
…describe a farm vehicle that provides the power and traction to mechanize agricultural tasks. Precision agriculture was a major shift in technology that occurred in the 1980s. The result was…
Sec. Ross’ Visit to Vietnam
Coverage of Secretary Ross’ trade visit to Vietnam from Vietnam Plus Secretary Ross with a Vietnamese reporter last week in Ho Chi Minh City. Image courtesy of CDFA. CDFA Secretary…
North American Producers Committed
…products.” He noted that population estimates indicate agriculture needs to double production to meet the world’s needs in 2050. “Hog producers are very innovative, employing the best proven genetics, using…
Support Urged for TPP
…to removing export barriers, the TPP agreement includes high-standard rules that will encourage market-driven and science-based terms of trade that will help the U.S. food and agriculture industry compete in…
Climate Change Bill Moves Forward
…“Agriculture is a vital part of our state’s economy already threatened by rising temperatures, limited water resources and other effects of climate change. Agriculture can also play an important role…